Patrick vs Carson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Patrick

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Boy #124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carr (marsh dweller)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

American English Scottish Irish

✓ All Clear

Patrick Rank #221

Carson Rank #124

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #221 for Patrick.

Is Patrick or Carson more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Carson mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Patrick and Carson boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Carson is primarily a boy name.